Donald Trump said he is the one keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, not Iran.
In today’s episode, we look at the key election trends in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, tracking major shifts ahead of polling. We also cover the political row in the United States over birthright citizenship, rising tensions in West Asia around the Strait of Hormuz, and a significant change in West Bengal’s campaign landscape, and more
Major political and geopolitical developments lead today’s headlines. The Constitution Amendment Bill on women’s quota faces a setback in the Lok Sabha, while Sri Lanka’s Power and Energy Minister resigns amid controversy. Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over global shipping, even as remarks by Tejasvi Surya on Telangana trigger a political storm. The Supreme Court also flags illegal sand mining in Madhya Pradesh. Stay tuned for the full breakdown.
It might have made a good April Fool’s joke. Unfortunately, it was not. “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F***in’ Strait, you crazy b*****ds, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP.” Really, who writes like that? Even a tinpot dictator from some godforsaken hellhole would have written a less expletive-laden post to retain some personal dignity as a leader of...